---
title: "Provision of a Disclosure & Barring Service for Flintshire County Council"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-056186"
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buyer: "FLINTSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-07-17"
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# Provision of a Disclosure & Barring Service for Flintshire County Council

Buyer: FLINTSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-056186

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## Summary

Flintshire County Council is seeking an e-Broker supplier to manage Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks for safeguarding and recruitment, with an expected annual volume of 1,500 to 2,000 checks. This open procedure tender, classified under Administration, Defence, Social Security, and Business services, is under the Welsh devolved regulations, with a closing date for submissions on 12 August 2025. The tender process began on 17 July 2025, and interested parties must engage before the enquiry period ends on 5 August 2025. The award period concludes on 8 September 2025, and the contract is set to commence on 18 October 2025, spanning five years until 2030, with optional extensions for up to three additional years.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in DBS checks, particularly those able to demonstrate expertise in compliance with rigid regulatory frameworks. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to compete, with criteria focusing on price and quality factors, such as meeting service specifications and robust customer service and technical support. Successful bidders will have the chance to build a long-term partnership with Flintshire County Council, facilitating business growth through a stable contract with potential renewals. Access to Proactis Source to Contract will be essential for submission and adherence to all outlined requirements.

## Notice

Flintshire County Council (FCC / The Authority) is looking to procure a contract with an approved e-Broker supplier which is a Registered Body for the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) to provide DBS checks to support safeguarding and recruitment process. The Authority currently undertakes 1500-2000 DBS Checks per annum, this is based on previous figures and is not minimum or guaranteed. All requirements of this procurement exercise can be found within Proactis Source to Contract the reference is GSC1001365REQ

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: 5 year contract with the option to extend on an annual basis for an additional 3 years. (5+1+1+1)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041053-2025 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 17 Oct 2025 - 17 Oct 2030 |
| Recurrence | 2030-06-15 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1 |
| Lots value | £1 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | FLINTSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | FLINTSHIRE |
| Post town | Chester |
| Postcode | CH5 3FF |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL3 North Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL34 Flintshire and Wrexham |
| Local authority | Flintshire |
| Electoral ward | Hawarden: Ewloe |
| Westminster constituency | Alyn and Deeside |
| Delivery location | TLL23 Flintshire and Wrexham |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 75000000 - Administration, defence and social security services
- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

## Release History

- 17 Jul 2025 at 14:58 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041053-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041053-2025
  17th July 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login
- https://www.flintshire.gov.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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